THE WORSHIP OF GOD SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2015 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 10:00 AM ORDER OF WORSHIP *All who are able are invited to stand. THE MCGAFFIN CARILLON GEORGE LEGGIERO THE NEWBERRY ORGAN Pièce d'orgue, BWV 572 JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Jennifer McPherson, organ WELCOME THE REVEREND AMY STARR REDWINE * CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY INTROIT Walk Together Children AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPIRITUAL The Covenant Choir Walk together children, don't you get weary, there's a great camp meeting in the promised land. We're gonna walk and never tire, there's a great camp meeting in the promised land. * CALL TO WORSHIP THE REVEREND EILEEN F. VIZCAINO One: We gather together to worship the God of our fathers and mothers; All: the God of Abraham and Sarah, of Miriam and Moses. We worship God, who hears the cries of God's people and comes to their aid; who meets us on holy ground and calls us follow; who offers us freedom when we are willing to take up our cross. This is our God. Let us worship together! COVENANT CHURCH of the The
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THE WORSHIP OF GOD
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2015
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
10:00 AM
ORDER OF WORSHIP *All who are able are invited to stand.
THE MCGAFFIN CARILLON GEORGE LEGGIERO
THE NEWBERRY ORGAN Pièce d'orgue, BWV 572 JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
Jennifer McPherson, organ
WELCOME THE REVEREND AMY STARR REDWINE
* CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY
INTROIT Walk Together Children AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPIRITUAL The Covenant Choir
Walk together children, don't you get weary,
there's a great camp meeting in the promised land.
We're gonna walk and never tire,
there's a great camp meeting in the promised land.
* CALL TO WORSHIP THE REVEREND EILEEN F. VIZCAINO
One: We gather together to worship the God of our fathers and mothers;
All: the God of Abraham and Sarah, of Miriam and Moses.
We worship God, who hears the cries of God's people and comes to their aid;
who meets us on holy ground and calls us follow;
who offers us freedom when we are willing to take up our cross.
This is our God. Let us worship together!
COVENANT
CHURCH of the The
* HYMN 289 O God of Every Nation LLANGLOFFAN
* CALL TO CONFESSION NANCY SMEKAL
* CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Gracious God, we try to be good: forgive us when our goodness makes us
judgmental. We try to be faithful; forgive us when our faithfulness makes us
intolerant. We try to be helpful; forgive us when our helpfulness becomes
condescending. Take our best efforts, O Lord, and transform them by your grace
and goodness. We ask your forgiveness as we silently confess our sins.
* PRIVATE CONFESSION OF SIN (in silence)
* DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS
One: Hear the good news!
If we confess our sin, God is faithful and just, forgiving and
transforming our lives.
Friends, believe the good news.
All: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
* GLORIA PATRI HYMN 579
Glory be to the Father** and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
**or Maker
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST LESSON EXODUS 1:8–14
ANTHEM Long Since in Egypt's Plenteous Land CHH PARRY The Covenant Choir
Long since in Egypt’s plenteous land, our fathers were oppressed, but God, whose
chosen folk they were, smote those who long enslaved them there, and all their woes
redressed.
The Red Sea stayed them not at all, nor depths of liquid green; on either hand a mighty
wall of waters clear rose high at his call, and they passed through between.
In deserts wild they wandered long, they sinned, and went astray; but yet his arm to
help was strong, he pardoned them though they did wrong, and brought them on their
way.
At last to this good land they came, with fruitful plenty blest; here glorious men know
endless fame, here God made holy Zion’s name, and here he gave them rest.
Oh, may we ne’er forget what he hath done, nor prove unmindful of his love, that, like
the constant sun, on Israel hath shone, and sent down blessings from above.
TIME FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES MINDY STEWART
PARTING RESPONSE Go with Us, Lord TALLIS CANON
All are invited to sing as children and youth depart for Sunday School. HYMN 535
Go with us, Lord, and guide the way through this and every coming day,
That in your spirit strong and true our lives may be our gift to you.
SECOND LESSON EXODUS 11:1–8; 12:29–32
One: This is the word of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.
SERMON Core Story #2: The Exodus AMY STARR REDWINE
* HYMN (see insert) As Newborn Stars Were Stirred to Song ALEXANDRIA Verse 1: choir Verses 2–4: congregation
JOYS AND CONCERNS IN OUR CHURCH FAMILY MINDY STEWART
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING, INTERCESSION, AND PETITION
THE LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy
will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and
forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory,
forever.
CONGREGATIONAL AMEN DRESDEN AMEN
All are invited to sing in harmony.
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
OFFERTORY Keep Your Lamps ANDRÉ THOMAS The Covenant Choir
Keep your lamps trimmed and burning, the time is drawing nigh.
Children, don’t get weary ‘til your work is done.
Christian, journey soon be over, the time is drawing nigh.
* DOXOLOGY OLD HUNDREDTH
Please stand as the music begins. HYMN 591
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.** Amen.
**or Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost
* PRAYER OF DEDICATION
* HYMN 450 O Day of Peace JERUSALEM
* BENEDICTION
THE CHANCEL ORGAN Fugue in e-minor JOHANN HEINRICH BUTTSTETT Jonathan Moyer
For some worshipers, the postlude serves as music to accompany their going out into the world; others prefer to remain seated to listen. Please be mindful of these different needs as you depart. Thank you!
THE MCGAFFIN CARILLON GEORGE LEGGIERO
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Convinced of God’s Grace, the Church of the Covenant seeks to:
Be a welcoming spiritual home,
Live God’s inclusive love,
Express Christ’s compassion,
Do justice in the world.
TODAY, SEPTEMBER 20 FRIENDS OF MCGAFFIN CARILLON, Herrick Room, 9:30
WORSHIP, 10:00 SUNDAY SCHOOL, 10:15
COFFEE AND FELLOWSHIP, Reception Room, 11:00 SNACKS FOR UNDERGRAD/GRAD STUDENTS, Narthex, 11:00
The Rev. Dr. Catherine G. Borchert and The Rev. Nancy Lynch, Parish Associates The Rev. James F. Dowd, Pastor Emeritus
WORSHIP, MUSIC AND BROADCASTING Dr. Jonathan W. Moyer, Organist & Director of Music, [email protected] Dr. Matthew Garrett, Associate Director of Music, [email protected]
Dr. Kaori Hongo, Director of Music for Children and Youth, [email protected] Dr. Catherine Jarjisian, Program Associate for Worship and Music, [email protected]
COVENANT UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY MINISTRIES (CUCM) CUCM is a non-profit organization founded in 2010 by the Church of the Covenant to provide a
home for programs that reach out and engage both the university and Greater Cleveland community. Six programs currently are under the CUCM umbrella. Learn more at
CovenantUCM.weebly.com; [email protected]. Ms. Linda Wilson, Saturday Tutoring Program; Ms. Anne Pillot, Community Meals
The Reverend Eileen F. Vizcaíno, Student Ministries; Mr. David Eggert, God Before Guns
Ms. Denise Horstman, Friends of the McGaffin Carillon in University Circle